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<br />Exhibit A: Recommended Findings of Fact Page 7 of 8
<br />PLN21-0005: 2824 Halcyon Drive
<br />The proposed 18 single-family residential development provides adequate articulation to
<br />all four sides of each residence. The project appropriately provides varying wall planes
<br />and roof lines, using multiple colors, materials, and finishes. The building elevation
<br />proposes different arrangements of similar and complementary colors and materials,
<br />including concrete slate tile roofing, concrete shake title roofing, corner and gable board
<br />and battens, stucco, and stone.
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<br />The residential structures would follow two main architectural styles (Farmhouse and
<br />Craftsman) which both have a variety of articulation, colors, materials, and design
<br />features which creates visual interest. There are four color scheme packages. The
<br />Farmhouse design includes a Shasta Blend roof, Low Gloss White gutters and
<br />downspouts, Accessible Beige stucco and garage door, Roman Column trims and
<br />Peppercorn front door while the alternative Farmhouse design includes a Manteca Blend
<br />roof, Low Gloss White gutters and downspouts, Dover White stucco and garage door,
<br />Felted Wood trims, and Forestwood front door. The first Craftsman design includes a
<br />Pewter Bronze Blend roof, bronze gutters and downspouts, Monticello Old Country Ledge
<br />stone finish, Caramel mortar stone, Artisan Tan stucco and garage door, Status Bronze
<br />trims, Portabello gable boards and battens, and garage door trim, and Shade-Gown front
<br />door. The second Craftsman design includes a Flintridge Gray roof, Royal Brown gutters
<br />and downspouts, Monarch Old Country Ledge manufactured stone, Khaki mortar stone,
<br />Stone Lion stucco and garage door, French Roast trims, Tree Branch gable boards and
<br />battens, and garage door trim, and Van Dyke Brown front door. The articulation, design,
<br />and color schemes satisfy the Planned Development criteria and enhances the
<br />streetscape.
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<br />In addition, the residential development has a wall and fence plan which include a variety
<br />of fence designs and colors that include wood fence, wood fence with lattice and wood
<br />gate with lattice. The fence heights comply with the zoning code. The houses are setback
<br />an average of 20 feet. The development includes landscaping at front yards, landscaping
<br />strips in between the sidewalk and street as well as trees at the sidewalk. Additionally
<br />there is a passive recreation open space at the southeast corner of the development
<br />project. The fence height and design combined with the residential building setbacks and
<br />landscaping encourage pedestrian use of the sidewalk. With the architectural and design
<br />elements provided, the overall design of the residences and the project is compatible with
<br />the surrounding neighborhood.
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<br />3. The landscaping complements the architectural design, with an appropriate
<br />balance of trees, shrubs, and living ground covers, and provides adequate
<br />screening and shading of parking lots and/or driveways.
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<br />The landscaping along the frontage, sides, and through the property complement the
<br />architectural design with an appropriate balance of new trees, shrubs, and ground cover.
<br />The project would include a total landscaped area of 19,600 square feet, or approximately
<br />19 percent of the site. Landscaping would include front yards, planter strips, and the
<br />shared passive use open space area located at the southeastern corner of the project site.
<br />Approximately 0.78 acre of the site is comprised of mixed ornamental woodland trees that
<br />would be removed as part of the project (ficus, redwood, Mexican fam palm, Himalayan
<br />cedar, acacia, lemon, southern magnolia, pine, tree of heaven, loquat, and willow). There
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